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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.02, 21.93 and 15.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.02, 21.93 and 15.62 is: 21.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.02 : 21.93 = 15.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.02/21.93 = 15.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.02x = 21.93 × 15.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.02x = 342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.47/16.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.38

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